In the popular heart of Catania: from Civita to San Berillo

Discover the authentic soul of Catania with an essential walking tour: a journey through history, baroque and traditions, to experience the city through its most iconic places and the stories that make it unique.” - In the popular heart of Catania: from Civita to San Berillo
Catania boasts many districts, each of which has many stories to tell. Our itinerary will wind through two of the most important neighborhoods. La Civita, located between the baroque center and the sea, owes its name to the Latin civitas, which indicates the "city" par excellence: in medieval times this area was considered the noble and residential heart of the city. San Berillo is instead one of the most fascinating and controversial neighborhoods, known for its troubled history, its popular identity and the recent redevelopment process that is transforming it into an artistic and cultural center.

The tour lasts 2 hours

Available in German, English, Spanish, French and Italian

95% of travelers recommend this Free Tour

Guide: Guiding Sicily

PRO

Tours since 2021

We are a group of licensed tour guides from the Sicily Region who want to enhance the city of Catania by offering a quality service within everyone's reach. Professionals who, in addition to knowing 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Russian and Greek), have developed over the years individual, cultural, historical and artistic learning paths to satisfy all needs. We like to define ourselves as ambassadors of culture and beauty.

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167 reviews

Professionalism

4.70

Fun

4.53

Communication

4.63

Quality

4.74

Route

4.61

4.64

167 reviews

Professionalism

4.70

Fun

4.53

Communication

4.63

Quality

4.74

Route

4.61

6 stops

2.3 km walking

2 hours

Meeting point:Via Erasmo Merletta, 95124 Catania CT, ItalyYou will find us near our Guidingsicily infopoint (former newsstand) in Piazza Duomo on the corner with Via Merletta where you will see some white flower potsOpen in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Anfiteatro Romano di Catania

Outside visit

San Berillo

Outside visit

Palazzo Platamone

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 7 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.